ZIP Code · PA

ZIP 18045

Part of Easton, PA

Pop. 30,429·Northampton County·37th most expensive ZIP in Pennsylvania

Median rent (all units)

$2,178/mo

Year-over-Year

+13.8%

Month-over-Month

+1.4%

vs US Median

+$246

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ZIP 18045 · $2,178

More expensive than 70% of US ZIP codes · National median $1,932/mo

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Medians by bedroom

Rent by unit size

Studio

$1,540

1 BR

$1,830

2 BR

$2,230

3 BR

$2,850

4 BR+

$3,000

Research median

$2,230/mo

Bedroom estimates are gross rents that include essential utilities (electricity, water, gas, sewer, trash).

Rent trends

12-month history

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Last updated: October 17, 2026

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What the numbers show

Past year vs. the rest of Pennsylvania

Rent in ZIP 18045 changed +13.9% over the year to September 2026. Across the 205 Pennsylvania ZIP codes Zillow tracks, the typical change was +3.8%.

Recent direction

Rent has risen 5 months in a row, and rose in 11 of the last 12 months.

What a typical income covers

30% of the median household income ($114,528) is $2,863 a month. That covers HUD's Fair Market Rent for up to a 3-bedroom ($2,850); a 4-bedroom is $3,000.

Cheaper nearby

ZIP 18042, 4 miles away, rents for 22% less ($1,702/mo), about $5,700 a year in savings.

From Zillow's monthly rent index (ZORI) for ZIP 18045. Income is the Census median household income (5-year estimates). Fair Market Rents are HUD’s, which include utilities.

Annual cost

$26,136/yr

At $2,178/mo median

Location

CityEaston

StatePA

CountyNorthampton County

Rent Market Meter

Strong Landlord's Market

Renter's MarketBalancedLandlord's Market

Rents are up 13.8% year-over-year. Expect competition, and move quickly to lock in terms.

Based on rent-price momentum (+13.8% YoY, +1.4% MoM), not inventory.

Demographics

Who lives here

ZIP 18045 (Easton, PA) is majority owner-occupied, has a large retiree population, has a median income above the national average, 45.8% of residents hold a bachelor's degree or higher.

Population

30,429

Median income

$114,528

Median age

45.4

Renters

19.3%

Age distribution

18.6%

19.1%

25.4%

13.9%

23%

Under 1818.6%

18–3419.1%

35–5425.4%

55–6413.9%

65+23%

Gender

51.4%

48.6%

Male51.4%

Female48.6%

Race & ethnicity

72.6%

13.7%

White72.6%

Black6.4%

Hispanic13.7%

Asian6.5%

Other0.8%

Education (25+)

26.3%

23.6%

45.8%

No HS diploma4.3%

HS diploma26.3%

Some college23.6%

Bachelor's+45.8%

Housing tenure

80.7%

19.3%

Owner80.7%

Renter19.3%

Source: U.S. Census Bureau · ACS 2024 5-Year Estimates

2021 vs 2026

How ZIP 18045 in Easton, PA has changed in 5 years

Income

$101,747 → $114,528

up 12.6%

Population

29,198 → 30,429

up 4.2%

Renter share

19.1% → 19.3%

+0.2 pts

Bachelor's+

43.1% → 45.8%

+2.7 pts

Median age

46.4 → 45.4

-1.0 yrs

Census figures show median household income at $114,528 today, compared with $101,747 five years earlier. Headcount in the area went from 29,198 to 30,429 between 2021 and 2024, a 4.2% change. Educational attainment has shifted as well, with the share of adults holding a bachelor's degree or higher climbed from 43.1% to 45.8%.

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Last updated: October 17, 2026

ZIP code 18045 covers Easton, PA. The median rent here is $2,178/mo as of October 2026. A 1-bedroom rents for a median of $1,830/mo. A 2-bedroom rents for a median of $2,230/mo.

At 23% of local median household income ($114,528/yr), ZIP 18045 ranks as affordable compared to the national benchmark of 30%. Rents have increased 13.8% over the past year.

FAQ

Frequently asked questions

How much income do you need to rent in ZIP 18045?

To keep rent at or below 30% of gross income, you would need to earn at least $87,000/year (about $42/hour full-time) to afford the median rent of $2,178/mo in ZIP 18045. The local median household income is $114,528/yr, so the typical household meets that bar.

Is rent going up or down in ZIP 18045?

Rent in ZIP 18045 has risen 13.8% over the past year.

How does ZIP 18045 compare to other ZIPs in Pennsylvania?

ZIP 18045 is one of the pricier among Pennsylvania ZIP codes for rent, ranking #37 of 261 at $2,178/mo. Over the year to September 2026, rent in ZIP 18045 changed +13.9%, against a typical +3.8% across the 205 Pennsylvania ZIP codes Zillow tracks.